Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 drops red food colouring (optional)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) rose water
- Pine nuts, for garnish
To serve:
- Pine nuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Method:
Add sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until sugar has dissolved.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Squeeze lemon through fingers into saucepan to catch seeds. Discard seeds.
Boil for 5 minutes, skimming any foam that rises to the top.
Add food colouring and rose water and boil for a few more minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Pour into jar and seal.
To serve, pour 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of syrup over glass of ice, add water and stir. Garnish with a teaspoon of soaked pine nuts.
Serve with Grilled Halloumi (see recipe [1]).